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Chapter 880: Entering the Realm for Abundant Food
Chapter 880: Entering the Realm for Abundant Food
Early the next morning, Chen Chuan checked out of the hotel and boarded a flying ship, heading towards the unmarked region on the map.
This journey would take several days, and he maintained a certain intensity of cultivation on the ship, using his free time to browse through the next volume of the Convergence Zone's common creature atlas.
This atlas, obtained from the Combatant Council, detailed the characteristics and weaknesses of some creatures in the deeper parts of the Convergence Zone, especially the parts of their bodies with nutritional value and the benefits they could bring.
However, the species in the Convergence Zone changed rapidly, and each area was different. Some combatants, upon encountering new species, didn't bother to report them, so the information listed in the atlas was far from sufficient to describe the complex and true nature of the Convergence Zone.
But fortunately, Chen Chuan didn't need to figure out everything. As a fighter, he would naturally know what he needed during the hunting process.
After three days of flying, Chen Chuan looked down and immediately felt a sensation from this region that was completely different from the civilized lands. It was a profound and untamed wilderness, untouched by civilization, and its vastness far exceeded that of the unknown regions he had visited before.
The creatures in the Convergence Zone were extremely powerful and ferocious, and only fighters could venture into this land. Even the people of the Old Imperial House rarely came here.
Chen Chuan took a deep breath, but for fighters, this kind of realm was precisely the most suitable environment for their survival. The nutrients these creatures possessed could provide them with the cultivation and energy they needed for their activities, making it their hunting ground.
At this moment, an armed personnel member on the ship approached Chen Chuan, saluted him, and said loudly, "Reporting to Committee Member Chen, in half a minute, we will arrive at the furthest outpost established by the military deployment."
Chen Chuan glanced ahead and saw an old-era stone fortress standing on a cliff in the distance. He knew that this was an outpost built by the Dashing Empire using a stone tower erected by the Old Imperial House. It was likely that some fighters had participated in its construction, intending to use it as a base for themselves.
There was no anchor tower there, so it could only be used as a landmark. A team of exiled convicts was stationed there, and every month, they would receive airdropped supplies. If they disappeared, another batch would be sent from the rear to ensure that someone was always guarding the outpost.
Chen Chuan said, "Land on that fortress."
"Yes, sir!"
The flying ship arrived above the fortress, and the sound of the propeller was loud. Normally, someone would be there to welcome them, or at least come out to receive the supplies. But below, it was unusually quiet, and there were signs of human bodies being dragged on the road facing the fortress. As expected, this batch of people had gone missing again.
The recorder calmly made a note, preparing to bring another batch of criminals the next time.
Chen Chuan picked up the Snow Lady Sword suitcase and went to the flying ship's terrace. He leaped down from above and landed silently on the ground.
At this moment, Chao Ming also flew out of the flying ship and hovered in the air, scouting the surroundings. Even though his psychic power could sense some dangerous things in advance, it was still not as far-reaching as the view from the sky. Creatures in the Convergence Zone were often more dangerous the larger they were, though not always.
Chen Chuan nodded towards the flying ship above and then walked into the fortress. Inside, it was a mess, with overturned tables and chairs, and signs of a battle on the ground, including bullet casings and broken arrows. However, there were no corpses left behind, not even a trace of blood.
This was not surprising; they were in the Convergence Zone, where even the smallest biological tissue and secretions could be useful to something. Nothing was wasted.
He had no interest in finding out how these people had disappeared. With a sweep of his gaze, the overturned tables and chairs slowly floated back into place.
It was already late in the afternoon, and he planned to stay here for the night before setting off early the next morning.
This fortress had been modified with extensive protective materials, making it more comfortable for those living there to spend the night in the Convergence Zone.
However, this place was different because they had reached the deeper parts of the Convergence Zone, where the night's influence was even greater. Therefore, the protective materials had to be replenished at regular intervals. Some of the exiled people stationed there were responsible for this task; otherwise, they wouldn't receive supplies or the large weapons they needed.
Chen Chuan checked, and the previous group had done a decent job, so there was no need for significant supplementation at the moment.
He now understood the situation in the Convergence Zone at night. Simply put, at night, another world increased its influence on the Convergence Zone.
This was like a tug-of-war between two worlds or the ebb and flow of tides. During the day, the material world took the upper hand, while at night, the spiritual world prevailed.
If one had strong and stable protection, they could remain firmly rooted in the material world, feeling only some influences and disturbances seeping through from the other side. As long as one was not completely unprotected, the outcome was not dire.
However, the creatures in the Convergence Zone, having been subjected to such influences for a long time, became even more dangerous at night. This was a given, and even the creatures in this realm could easily tear through these protections at night, let alone the secret rituals Chen Chuan possessed.
Fortunately, as a fighter, he could naturally withstand the powerful biomagnetic field and psychic power, preventing any significant influence. However, this was physically exhausting, and he couldn't rest all night. If he needed to be active during the day, he would have very little time to spare.
In this case, the fort's purpose became evident. It allowed him to engage in high-intensity activities for a while and then return to rest, which was probably the initial intention when building the fort.
The two Conquering Generals from the Old Imperial House had likely stayed here before.
As the sky darkened, he called Chao Ming back from his wanderings outside and closed the fort's gates. Instead of cultivating, he rested well that night.
Early the next morning, as the night receded and the sun bathed the earth in its light, Chen Chuan pushed open the fort's gates, carrying a suitcase containing the Snow Lady Sword. He ventured into the dense woods, and as he stepped out, his biomagnetic field naturally expanded.
He felt that this place was indeed different. Abundant life forms were everywhere, unlike anything he had seen before.
As he ventured deeper into the woods, approaching midday, he spotted a moss lizard from the atlas. This creature was massive, measuring over ten meters from head to tail, and even when lying on the ground, it stood at around two meters tall. Its body was covered in various carnivorous parasitic plants.
However, this creature's life level wasn't high, so it could only become part of his menu. He punched it to death and pulled out its tongue, then peeled off the dense, resilient tongue muscles and extracted a pink, transparent tendon about an inch long.
Without hesitation, he ate it and immediately felt his anomalous organism becoming more active.
This was the most nutritious part of the moss lizard. Aside from this, he planned to discard the rest.
It wasn't that other parts were inedible, but in this place, he had enough time to hunt for other prey of equal or greater value. There was no need to waste time here; the most efficient approach was to act as he was doing now.
After a while, he sheathed the Snow Lady Sword and left the area.
Soon after his departure, numerous unknown creatures appeared, swarming around the moss lizard's body and began fighting over it. Even as he walked away, he could hear the sounds of gnawing behind him. Before long, the lizard would be devoured, leaving not even bones.
If he were placed in this entire biosphere at this moment, he would stand at the top of the food chain. Only after he made his choice would other creatures come out to fight for his leftovers. This was why this place was his hunting ground.
However, it didn't mean there were no harmful elements here.
For example, certain microorganisms could affect fighters to some extent and even cause them to contract specific diseases.
But being a member of the Pure Sect had its advantages. The Heaven-Earth Forge Breathing Method could perfectly filter and kill these microorganisms, keeping him constantly pure. Even without using the Second Limit, the Great Bright Light Style could defend against and cleanse external impurities.
Members of the Pure Sect were formidable individuals, even when acting alone, as most of them possessed the ability to survive independently in convergence zones.
As he ventured deeper into this region, his gains increased. He hunted several creatures from the atlas along the way, and before evening, the ingredients he collected far exceeded expectations. The high-energy nutrients he obtained were more than enough to replenish the energy consumed during the day's activities and support his cultivation.
By dusk, as he prepared to set up camp, Chao Ming unexpectedly discovered a rusty iron beehive in the convergence zone.
The honey produced by these toxic bees was not only exceptionally delicious but also highly nutritious, effectively replenishing the vast energy consumed during cultivation. However, these bees often appeared in the millions, swarming in overwhelming numbers, making them challenging to obtain.
But for him, it wasn't a problem.
After a glance, he sent Chao Ming high into the sky, expanding his biomagnetic field. He approached the beehive, and as he drew near, the toxic bees fell like raindrops.
He sliced open the beehive with the Snow Lady Sword, took a piece, and tasted it. Instantly, his eyes lit up. With just a small taste, he felt his anomalous organism become more active.
After some thought, he set down his suitcase, sheathed the Snow Lady Sword, and slowly assumed a stance, causing a glow to emanate from his body.
He decided not to leave today but to stay and consume the honey while training and cultivating.
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(End of Chapter)
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